Crosshall cross

The Crosshall Cross is a cross at Crosshall Farm, Eccles in Berwickshire.

The cross is situated near Crosshall farmhouse and is said to date from the 12th century, after the Second Crusade. It is ca. 10 feet high and is thought to be a memorial stone of someone who had been to the Holy Land. The coat of arms may be that of the Soulis family.

Other places nearby include Fogo, Gavinton, the Greenknowe Tower, Greenlaw, Hume Castle, Leitholm, Longformacus, Polwarth and Westruther.

References

• Hardy, J (1885), 'On the ancient cross at Crosshall, in the Parish of Eccles, Berwickshire', Hist Berwickshire Natur Club, vol.10, page 368

• Robertson, R (1792), 'A description of an ancient obelisk in Berwickshire: with an engraving', Archaeol Scot, vol.1, 269 illustr.

Outside links

• Location map: 55°40’22"N, 2°22’58"W
• CANMORE/RCAHMS record of Crosshall, Eccles Cross; Carved Stone; Crosshall Farm; Deadriggs

• Discovering the Borders: Crosshall Cross, Eccles
• Scottish Borders Heritage: Crosshall cross
• Crosshall Farm, site of cross